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'''Corofin''' is a [[Parish (Catholic Church)|parish]] in [[County Clare]] and part of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe]]. The parish is an amalgamation of the medieval parishes of Rath and Kilnaboy (or Killinaboy).<ref>{{cite book |title= The Diocese of Killaloe : An illustrated History|last= Ó Murchadha|first= Ciarán|year= 2008|publisher= Booklink|page= 114}}</ref> At least since 1731 both parishes are administered by one priest.<ref>{{cite book |last= Mac Mahon|first= Michael|date= 2013|title= The Parish of Corofin : A historical profile |url= |language= |location= Corofin|publisher= Michael Mac Mahon|isbn= 978-0-9538667-2-4}} p. 188</ref> |
'''Corofin''' is a [[Parish (Catholic Church)|parish]] in [[County Clare]] and part of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe]]. The parish is an amalgamation of the medieval parishes of Rath and Kilnaboy (or Killinaboy).<ref>{{cite book |title= The Diocese of Killaloe : An illustrated History|last= Ó Murchadha|first= Ciarán|year= 2008|publisher= Booklink|page= 114}}</ref> At least since 1731 both parishes are administered by one priest.<ref>{{cite book |last= Mac Mahon|first= Michael|date= 2013|title= The Parish of Corofin : A historical profile |url= |language= |location= Corofin|publisher= Michael Mac Mahon|isbn= 978-0-9538667-2-4}} p. 188</ref> |
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{{As of|2021}} co-parish priests are Damien Nolan and Pat O'Neil.<ref |
{{As of|2021}} co-parish priests are Damien Nolan and Pat O'Neil.<ref name="killaloe history"/> |
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The main church of the parish is the Church of St. Brigid in [[Corofin, County Clare|Corofin]], completed in 1823. This is possibly the first Catholic church in County Clare designed by an architect.<ref>{{cite book |title= The Diocese of Killaloe : An illustrated History|last= Ó Murchadha|first= Ciarán|year= 2008|publisher= Booklink|page= 113-114}}</ref> |
The main church of the parish is the Church of St. Brigid in [[Corofin, County Clare|Corofin]], completed in 1823. This is possibly the first Catholic church in County Clare designed by an architect.<ref name="killaloe history">{{cite book |title= The Diocese of Killaloe : An illustrated History|last= Ó Murchadha|first= Ciarán|year= 2008|publisher= Booklink|page= 113-114}}</ref> |
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The second church of the parish is the "Church of St. Joseph" in Kilnaboy. This church was built in 1967. It replaced a [[barn church]] built in 1846 (now a garage). Tradition wants that this barn church was a replacement of a mass house built in 1725.<ref |
The second church of the parish is the "Church of St. Joseph" in Kilnaboy. This church was built in 1967. It replaced a [[barn church]] built in 1846 (now a garage). Tradition wants that this barn church was a replacement of a mass house built in 1725.<ref name="killaloe history"/> |
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Third church of the parish is St. Mary in the [[townland]] Roxton, part of the former parish of Rath. This church was built in 1869 and replaced an older church in the townland Liscullaun.<ref>{{cite book |title= The Diocese of Killaloe : An illustrated History|last= Ó Murchadha|first= Ciarán|year= 2008|publisher= Booklink|page= 115}}</ref> |
Third church of the parish is St. Mary in the [[townland]] Roxton, part of the former parish of Rath. This church was built in 1869 and replaced an older church in the townland Liscullaun.<ref>{{cite book |title= The Diocese of Killaloe : An illustrated History|last= Ó Murchadha|first= Ciarán|year= 2008|publisher= Booklink|page= 115}}</ref> |
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==Parish of Rath== |
==Parish of Rath== |
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The ecclesiastical parish of Rath was rather peculiar, as it had never any settlement but was entirely rural.<ref>{{cite book |last= MacMahon|first= Michael|date= 1979|title= A History of the Parish of Rath|url= |location= Ennis |publisher= Clare Archaeological and Historical Society|isbn= |accessdate= }} p. 5</ref> The correct name was Rathblathmaic as it derived it name from de [[ringford|rath]] of [[St. Blathmaic]]. It comprised the [[Túath]] of the [[Ui Flaithri]], subtribe of the [[Dalcassians|Dal gCais]].<ref |
The ecclesiastical parish of Rath was rather peculiar, as it had never any settlement but was entirely rural.<ref name="rath history">{{cite book |last= MacMahon|first= Michael|date= 1979|title= A History of the Parish of Rath|url= |location= Ennis |publisher= Clare Archaeological and Historical Society|isbn= |accessdate= }} p. 5</ref> The correct name was Rathblathmaic as it derived it name from de [[ringford|rath]] of [[St. Blathmaic]]. It comprised the [[Túath]] of the [[Ui Flaithri]], subtribe of the [[Dalcassians|Dal gCais]].<ref name="rath history"/> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Corofin | |
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Roman Catholic parish | |
  Corofin Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 52°56′43″N 9°03′43″W / 52.945225°N 9.062004°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Clare |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Corofin is a parish in County Clare and part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe. The parish is an amalgamation of the medieval parishes of Rath and Kilnaboy (or Killinaboy).[1] At least since 1731 both parishes are administered by one priest.[2]
As of 2021[update] co-parish priests are Damien Nolan and Pat O'Neil.[3]
The main church of the parish is the Church of St. Brigid in Corofin, completed in 1823. This is possibly the first Catholic church in County Clare designed by an architect.[3]
The second church of the parish is the "Church of St. Joseph" in Kilnaboy. This church was built in 1967. It replaced a barn church built in 1846 (now a garage). Tradition wants that this barn church was a replacement of a mass house built in 1725.[3]
Third church of the parish is St. Mary in the townland Roxton, part of the former parish of Rath. This church was built in 1869 and replaced an older church in the townland Liscullaun.[4]
Parish of Rath
The ecclesiastical parish of Rath was rather peculiar, as it had never any settlement but was entirely rural.[5] The correct name was Rathblathmaic as it derived it name from de rath of St. Blathmaic. It comprised the Túath of the Ui Flaithri, subtribe of the Dal gCais.[5]
Gallery
- Parish of Kilnaboy (renamed Corofin)
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St. Brigid's Church, Corofin -
Church of St. Joseph, Kilnaboy -
Main entrance of the Church of St. Joseph, Kilnaboy -
Barn church in Kilnaboy, predecessor of Church of St. Joseph. Now a garage. -
Remains of the early monastic site in Kilvoydan, close to Corofin -
Ruin of Coad Church
- Former parish of Rath
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St. Mary's Church, Roxton -
The Church of Rath Blaithmaic -
The present ruin of the Church of Rath Blaithmaic is mainly 15th century, but the big stones at the bottom are reused stones from an earlier church. -
Nave and chancel -
A Sheela na gig, often seen as a fertility symbol. Placed upside down. -
Carved head at the inner wall.
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References
- ^ Ó Murchadha, Ciarán (2008). The Diocese of Killaloe : An illustrated History. Booklink. p. 114.
- ^ Mac Mahon, Michael (2013). The Parish of Corofin : A historical profile. Corofin: Michael Mac Mahon. ISBN 978-0-9538667-2-4. p. 188
- ^ a b c Ó Murchadha, Ciarán (2008). The Diocese of Killaloe : An illustrated History. Booklink. p. 113-114.
- ^ Ó Murchadha, Ciarán (2008). The Diocese of Killaloe : An illustrated History. Booklink. p. 115.
- ^ a b MacMahon, Michael (1979). A History of the Parish of Rath. Ennis: Clare Archaeological and Historical Society. p. 5
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